Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy put up a triumphant performance in his first game back after missing five weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Playing in Michigan for the first time since his college days with the Wolverines, McCarthy scored three touchdowns and helped the Vikings earn a 27-24 win over the Lions in Detroit.

J.J. McCarthy, starting just his third game because of injuries, showed off his "blue-collar" mindset as he led the Vikings to an upset victory against the Lions.

With his tackle attempt on McCarthy, Hutchinson may have a fine coming his way. Normally in the NFL, players are fined up to $17,389 for a first leg whip offense, which can increase to $23,186 upon a second violation during the same season.

In his first game in six weeks, J.J. McCarthy and his healthy ankle led the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. McCarthy threw for 143 yards, two touchdowns and ran for another as the Vikings are now 4-4.

J.J. McCarthy, after missing five games, threw for two TDs and ran for another in a key NFC North win in Detroit.

McCarthy has thrown two touchdown passes as the Vikings took a 17-14 lead over the Lions at halftime. Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson each caught a touchdown from McCarthy and the Vikings also got a 50-yard field goal from Will Reichard.

J.J. McCarthy was back at quarterback for the Vikings and threw for three TDs and ran for another in an upset of the Lions.

McCarthy led the Vikings to a huge win in Detroit just hours after ESPN's experts said Minnesota's decision to go with McCarthy over Darnold was 'horrendous.'